Lyndonville Area Foundation Inc
The Lyndonville Area Foundation is a private foundation chartered on February 6, 1967, and based in Lyndonville, New York. The organization was established to encourage the undertaking of programs for educational, recreational, civic, and charitable purposes in and around the Village of Lyndonville and the Town of Yates.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
+12.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$153K
+35.1% YoY
Grant Count
18
-28.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+87.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation solicits and receives assets from any and all sources in the form of gifts and bequests. Primary funding areas include:
- Education & Scholarships – Multiple named scholarship programs for students
- Recreation – Community recreational programs
- Civic Programs – Community development initiatives
- Charitable Purposes – General charitable support for the region
Grantmaking
Grant applications are accepted through the Foundation's website.
Grant Range
$500 – $40,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation focuses on funding in and around the Village of Lyndonville and the Town of Yates in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,400,925
- Total Revenue: $129,817
- Total Expenses: $129,038
- Total Giving: $113,525
Tax Status:
- 501(c)(3) private foundation
- EIN: 16-6073941
- Tax-exempt since May 1967
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,697,476 | $2,400,925 | $2,167,543 |
| Revenue | $268,654 | $129,817 | $124,187 |
| Expenses | $168,752 | $129,038 | $111,135 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $153,371 | $113,525 | $95,206 |
| Net Investment Income | $163,119 | $72,477 | $66,690 |
| Distributable Amount | $123,213 | $108,005 | $107,619 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Class I Directors (ex-officio positions):
- James Simon – Supervisor of the Town of Yates
- John Belson – Mayor of the Village of Lyndonville
- Sharon Smith – Superintendent of Lyndonville Central School
- Harold Suhr – Past President of the Lyndonville Lions Club
- Eric Johnson – President of the Lyndonville Lions Club
Class II Directors:
- David Cook – President
- Ed Urbanik – Vice-President
- Russell Martino – Treasurer
- Patrick Whipple
- Beckie Feller
Class III Directors:
- Rita Wolfe
- Virginia Hughes – Secretary
- Michele Harling – Treasurer
- Aimee Chaffee
- Wesley Bradley
Founding Directors (1967):
- LeRoy Wilson
- Harold F. Patterson
- James L. Oakes
- Harry E. Maines, Jr.
- Clayton A. Housel
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michele Harling | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Ed Urbanik | Vice President | 1 | — |
| David Cook | President | 1 | — |
| Virginia Hughes | Secretary | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has made significant grants to regional healthcare and community organizations, including:
Lyndonville Foundation gives $100K to healthcare center at Medina Memorial$100,000 to a healthcare center at Medina Memorial
Lyndonville Foundation gives $100K to healthcare center at Medina Memorial$40,000 for lab equipment at Medina hospital
Lyndonville Foundation $40K for lab equipment at Medina hospital | OrleansSupport for EMS training equipment at East Shelby
Lyndonville Foundation gives towards EMS training equipment at East ShelbyThe Foundation also supports local arts initiatives and community cultural events.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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